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# Damage Assessment & Estimate Analysis

Adjusters spend significant time reviewing contractor estimates, comparing them to Xactimate or similar platforms, and identifying discrepancies. AI augments this analysis.

Estimate Review and Analysis

Review the following contractor repair estimate for a residential
property claim (wind/hail damage):

[Paste or describe the estimate line items, e.g.:]
- Remove and replace asphalt shingle roof (28 squares): $14,200
- Ice and water shield underlayment (full deck): $4,800
- Replace 6 vinyl windows: $5,400
- Replace vinyl siding, north elevation: $3,200
- Replace 2 skylights: $2,800
- Repaint interior ceiling (3 rooms, water stain): $1,800
- General contractor overhead: 10%
- Profit margin: 10%
- Total: $38,720

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What you'll learn:

  • Use AI to analyze contractor estimates for reasonableness and completeness
  • Create comparison frameworks for evaluating repair vs. replacement decisions
  • Build AI prompts for documenting scope-of-loss with consistent terminology